Lake Road West is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 5PJ is located in the Cyncoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lake Road West, Cardiff, CF23 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 5PR, CF23 5PS, CF23 5PQ, CF23 5PP, CF14 3PJ, CF14 3RD, CF23 5PL, CF23 5PH, CF23 5NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 5PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 48.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF23 5PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 26.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 58.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 55.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF23 5PJ this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 63.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.5% | 80% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 88.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 88.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Road West was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lake Road West has the 5th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 60th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Lake Road West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-08-09 | £742,387 |
| 145 Lake Road West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-07-16 | £740,995 |
| 139 Lake Road West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2024-01-22 | £797,042 |
| 89 Lake Road West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-07-14 | £808,832 |
| 125 Lake Road West, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2022-03-17 | £1,020,690 |
CF23 5PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary School Ontario Way , Lakeside CF23 6HB | - not rated | 842 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Nova Cafe | Terra Nova Cafe, Roath Park Lake Road West, Cyncoed | 309 yd | |
| Aroma Express | Brecknock House, University Hospital Of Wales Residential Road, Heath | 666 yd | |
| Ilili Restaurant Ltd | 39 Wedal Road, Cathays | 759 yd | |
| Ten Maryport Coffee Shop | 10 Maryport Road, Penylan | 801 yd | |
| State of Love & Trust | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Amber Vista Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Model Engineering Soc | Model Railway, Heath Park King George V Drive East, Heath | 501 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 214.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 214.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 32.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.